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Upcycled Metal Canister (and Muffler!) Jack-O’-Lanterns

10/14/2018

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Since Fall is my favorite season I get extra inspired to do decor related DIY projects. I keep my eye out for the latest trends and like to try my hand at creating my own version.

This year, these caught my attention:
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The variations are endless! I knew I had a couple of old metal items in our shed that would be perfect for this project. When I went searching for them, I found an old rusty metal canister and, believe it or not, an old muffler that I couldn’t wait to use!

Quick story about the muffler - it came off my husband’s truck. Nothing gets thrown away around here. Everything has potential to be used as something else. I couldn’t wait to show Joel what I had created with the hunk of metal he had tossed aside!
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This upcycling project is quick and easy. Start by using painters’ tape to create your jack-o’-lantern’s face:
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For the teeth, I liked the look of the ripped edges of the tape.

​Next, I attached some paper towels (you could use newspaper, regular paper, plastic, more tape, etc.) to protect the rest of the surface area from overspray:
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I then used some black spray paint I had in the basement. I’d recommend using spray paint for this, but regular exterior paint would probably work as well (assuming you’ll be putting these outside).
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Spray away, let the paint dry, and then the fun part, pull off the tape and paper towels!
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If you couldn’t tell, the jack-o’-lantern on the right is made from the muffler!
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I also tried making a mini version out of a random piece of metal (I think it was a light bulb cover of some sort). The surface had ridges, so the facial features ran a little bit. He has a face only a mother could love, but he’s still a cutie!
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Can’t wait to make more of these! If you try it out, send a picture to me at gusta_84@yahoo.com or tag me on Instagram @countrywrennest.
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